Who will replace Alex Trebek?

Anybody but Jennings, please. He's had his 15 minutes, and then some.

Trump!

America's favorite game show hostess is tanned, rested, and ready

It's obvious that Ken is being groomed as host. I'm sure it's all in place now. They're just waiting for the right time to announce it.

I don't want Jeopardy to be cancelled but I can't stand Ken . So smug and charmless.

I think that's one of the reasons they had that tournament last year so they could test the waters and put Jennings back into the consciousness.

And it was sad tonight to see Alex after the announcement, and then have Ken make a guest appearance. It was no coincidence.

R1 R4 I agree. PLEASE not Jennings.

Mitchell and Webb, adding some “Numberwang” rules.

Peter Jennings would be great!

I think that Tom Bergeron would do a good job.

Who is this Ken person mentioned above?

I'm not cold yet guys!

Jennings looks like a weasel

Larry David

Brian Williams. He blows as a 'newscaster' or whatever he's called. BUT he's smart, funny and good looking.

Tyra Banks

No, R13.

David Hasselhoff

John Berman or Jake Tapper. They're smart, funny and charming. Maybe they'd like the shorter work hours.

Tempest Bledsoe

Connie Chung

Carnie Wilson

Don Lemon.

Connie AND Maury

Kathy Griffin

Nene Leakes needs a new gig.

Donald Trump needs a new job.

Let them do a better job at than they did for Dancing with the D-Listers.

Helen Lawson

Elizabeth Holmes? She needs a new gig, is (semi)attractive, and has connections.

Melania will need the income.

Brendan Frasier

R30 Not bad. Brendan could do it.

Serious answer: Lisa Kudrow

R32 I was just thinking that we're not recommending women for the job. Lisa would be great! She's intelligent and funny.

Oh c'mon guys. It's gonna be Ryan Seacrest!

....

Abe Vigoda

Mo Rocca if you want to go really smart and funny. Not sure if that’s the way to go.

If it’s KJ, which it seems to be, I will never watch again.

Ryan Reynolds.

George Stephanopoulos has expressed interest. That would be better than Jennings. He would be a good straight (as in not funny) guy.

Even though Some people say Alex was pompous, he was actually quite self deprecating. When he was commenting on people’s answers, it was to provide the information that was missed, not stroke his own ego.

Can’t believe how many people on DL have been on. Of course, it is DL.

Stephen colbert? Tom Bergeron?

Anyone but Ken Jennings.

Leslie Jones was made for this job!

Meredith Vieira

Don't know, don't care.

Why all this fuss is being made over the death of an American game show host is perplexing.

I hear Donald Trump needs a new gig.

R44 He's Canadian, albeit the host of an American game show.

I also don't quite get it. I do understand that generations of people have watched the show at home nearly every single night for decades and it is apolitical and can be fun and a good way to learn and test trivia.

But the necessary skillset of the host seems to be pretty limited, calling on people, telling them whether or not they answered correctly, introducing them will lame-ish anecdotes. I guess because Trebek answered thr questions from his cards when others could not, people believed he knew all the answers and think of him as a great mind and scholar or something? I don't really understand it but I do know people who revere him and I had a Spanish/homeroom teacher in middle school who did seem think he was a human encyclopedia.

In today's climate, it will definitely be a black woman. Bank on it.

Well, Trebek suggested that it likely would be a woman who replaces him.

Miss Gio Benitez

Well there's no point in Eva Longoria submitting her resume for consideration.

....

Noted game show host Donald Trump needs a job, AND he has all the best words and the best brain!

What's the gig pay?

Another vote for Tom Bergeron.

Whoever gets the gig needs to have that same warmth/connection with contestants and the audience at home, which Bergeron has in spades.

Now I want a thread "Let's be Jeopardy if it were hosted by Dionne Warwick." Thanks for that R51

^^^ Just what Kudrow needs - MORE millions . . .

Aisha Tyler

Tom Bergeron would be good. But my vote goes to Jane Lynch. She's smart, witty and personable. She's already doing The Biggest Loser, where she's great, but I think that's only a once-a-week gig.

R58 The Weakest Link has absolutely no resemblance to The Biggest Loser (which should be hosted by Trump.)

Brendad Ickson

Larry King

Frank Sinatra, Jr. aka T-Rex arms aka Ronan

Brian Williams would be good, or maybe Al Franken. Didn't Alex leave some ideas of who he thought might be good?

I don't think anyone should replace him. Rename the show something else, keep the format, and then get a host. Needs to be someone smart and likable but also a bit of a know-it-all jerk. Jennings has zero charm.

Stone Phillips

Wanda Sykes

Al Franken would be good. Although he can be smug in that Minnesotan really just trying to joke with you kind of way.

But he isn’t 60 yet, and I would like to leave him open for future political run

Julie Chen- Moonves

I'll be surprised if it's not Ken Jennings, but I'd MUCH rather it be Brad Rutter.

I can't believe no one has thought of the obvious answer!

Ellen?

Patton Oswalt

Art Fleming

R72 I love Patton but he's not 'smooth' enough for Jeopardy.

I can't stand George Stephanopoulos.

I got nothing going on so I am free!

[quote] I guess because Trebek answered thr questions from his cards when others could not, people believed he knew all the answers and think of him as a great mind and scholar or something? I don't really understand it but I do know people who revere him and I had a Spanish/homeroom teacher in middle school who did seem think he was a human encyclopedia.

It's because his pronunciation and diction was always impeccable.

Not to be a bitch or anything, since he just died and I know everyone loved him, but I remember when Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? was first popular, Trebek said something snarky about how the show wasn't as smart or challenging (or something -- I forget his exact words) as Jeopardy, so Regis Philbin invited him to come on Millionaire as a contestant and answer questions with cue cards and previous knowledge of the subject. I could be wrong, but my memory is that Trebek was too ashamed even to decline. He just didn't respond to the invitation at all, but there was a clear implication that he wasn't as smart as he pretended to be.

ACK! R78 should be "without cue cards..."

they should let it go.

Cameron Mathison.

Seth Green

[quote]Art Fleming

Fleming? More like FLAMING!

I think Mayim Bialik would be a good choice.

I'm still here!

Megyn Kelly

Meredith Vieira

Greg Kinnear

Whoopi Goldberg

No actors, please - that would be a HUGE mistake. It needs to be someone like Alex, a neutral presence with a scholarly aura, however faked it might be. The less well-known the person, the better. The star of Jeopardy is the game, Jeopardy, not a person. Please don't fuck up a classic show by inserting some typical Hollywood shitbag into the mix. People currently love Jeopardy for the right reasons.

[R87] Meredith is a great choice!

Meredith Vieira or Tom Bergeron.

Fran Lebowitz

John Fugelsang

LeVar Burton

[quote]It's because his pronunciation and diction was always impeccable.

I was on the show. They have notes with the correct pronunciation for him w the answers. That being said, it was his job, and he took it seriously and was meticulous, so good for him.

It's going to be KJ or a woman. That's the only insider info I have.

Jennings will make me stop watching. Can't stand his face.

Bob Costas - He's smart, quick and subtly funny. I doubt he would do it, but he'd be great.

Meredith Viera is a good suggestion. I wouldn't mind Brian Williams or George Stephanopoulos.

To go into what little more detail I have, Alex has personally expressed he wants his successor to be a woman.

And for the people suggesting Donald Trump: Sheesh! The man can't read three-syllable words. How's that gonna work?

Bob Costas would be great!

Another vote for Brendan Fraser.

[quote]It's going to be KJ

I could go for that.

Flo from the Progressive commercials

RuPaul — and I bet he (not in drag) would be perfect.

[R106] He's overexposed and already too associated with Drag Race. Fans of Jeopardy want a sense of continuity, not a person to subvert the show, although I agree the host should be older (45+) like RuP.

Another vote for Aisha Tyler. She already has a solid nerd fanbase and game show host experience.

Someone who is good at improv but isn't too goofy. Steve Carell?

No comedians.

R95 That is the first choice that really resonated with me. I think he would be perfect.

Aisha Tyler fits the bill...smart female, experienced, quick-witted.

I agree with R110, no stand-ups. A comic actor would be okay but not a comedian.

Terry Gross

Rita Moreno

David Hyde Pierce

Ben Carson. He'll need a new job soon.

Actually, Aisha Tyler is a great choice. She's very likeable and smart but not arrogant or condescending.

It has to be a trans person of color!!!

All the Trump cunts will be looking for work:

Ivanka

Kimbo

Kayleigh

Ellen!

[quote]It's going to be KJ or a woman.

If Ken transitions, he could cover both bases.

Tamron Hall would be good.

I'd like to see Neil DeGrasse Tyson as the new host.

Kathy Bates. She'd be great...

Maybe Aaron Schock can come out of whoring for a bit and get a real job?

No one wants to see Brown Gash on their TV every evening while trying to eat.

Ellen

Ginny from Billing

Rick Moranis? I feel like it should be a nice Canadian.

R128 I'll vote for Rick! He'd be great at that job.

Obvious. She went to law school. She is the brains in that family. She must have an I.Q. of at least 70.

Neil Patrick Harris would be fun

Why would they consider a past winner? This is a hosting job - it requires no trivia knowledge or trivia skills. Seems like an incredibly boring job for someone who actually knows all the answers but is hired to just read the clue.

R132 The host needs to be able to pronounce non-English phrases correctly, be attractive, and friendly to contestants. That's a hard trifecta.

Side-bar: Tonight Mariah is on pushing her book. Fuck her.

"Side-bar: Tonight Mariah is on pushing her book. Fuck her."

What is no one cares, Alex?

R133, the host also has to be likable as himself (not a character he plays) and able to keep a relatively straight face even when the questions are easy, tough, or hard to pronounce and even when contestants make incredibly stupid mistakes.

That's why I don't think a comic actor or conventional talk show host would work; they would be too likely to slip into shtick, mugging or sarcasm. The Jeopardy host isn't supposed to be funny all the time. They need to have a naturally cheerful but serious demeanor - a tall order.

If he hadn't screwed up in so many ways, James Franco would be a good choice.

R136 After all the explanation, you came up with early James Franco? Ugh.

what about Ann Curry?

Again, Don Lemon!!!

Steve Harvey, God forbid.

No thanks, R140.

Hunter Biden

Gordon Ramsey. He'd be great fun to watch as Jeopardy! MC.

"No, you fucking cow, you're supposed to put it in the form of a bloody QUESTION!"

The most obvious choices are James Holzhauer and Austin the Bartender.

Shouldn't this thread have a poll?

It has to be Ken Jennings, but they'll probably go for a diversity hire. Not that there's anything wrong with that but Jennings is the obvious and best choice.

I'd rather see Tom the Bartender . . .

No. As others have said, hire a host, not a former contestant.

Ryan Seacrest

Fuck NO, R148.

What's Rolf Benirschke up to these days?

Mark Hamill

Will Ferrell

Mama June

Miss Teen South Carolina

Will Ferrell

What’s Mark Steines doing these days?

R155 are you also R152?

Meredith Viera

158 responses and no mention of a Anderson Cooper. a candidate who some have as a leading possibility?!

Buzzy!

Let’s try that again. 158 responses and no mention of Anderson Cooper, a candidate who some have as a leading candidate?!

R156, looking [italic]seasoned.[/italic]

Nobody brought more excitement to Jeopardy in recent times than James H. Isn't he the clear choice?

R159 Anderson Cooper embarrassed himself on Jeopardy. He has no business hosting.

John McLaughlin would have been the perfect host.

Jeopardy does not need a comedian host. It needs someone like Alex who will keep the game moving.

No Ryan Seacrest.

Aaron Rodgers, bitches!

Jon Stewart

Mayim Bialik

She’s super smart.

She has no personality, R170.

R171 yes she does.

Sam Waterston.

Colin Jost

Jason Sudeikis.

Larry David.

The perfect host for Jeopardy: Pete Buttigieg.

Excuse me! Mr. Merv Griffin Production People?!?!?

I'm pretty sure I'm still alive because the covid hasn't gotten to me and I have plenty of game show experience from being on Battle of the Network Stars.

Armie Hammer

No, no James H., either, R163. Him with his insufferable smirk.

Stephanopoulos has an unpleasant voice.

Ken Jennings would always give off the aura of "I knew that one, dummy!"

Tom B. is, alas, too long in the tooth.

LIZA!

"I'm shorry dear, but that needsh to be in the form of a queshtion"

Aaron Rodgers would be good except that he’s still playing football.

R44 and r46, Because Alex was "a guest in our homes" for decades. Plus, in a century rife with bullies, despots, war, jerks, and general unpleasantness, Alex Trebek presented a gentleman's mien to us, with an intelligence that impressed but didn't intimidate. Never a hint of scandal.

He became a cultural icon, that rare star who wanted us---not to laugh more, not to demand more, not to spend more---but to KNOW more. He made learning seem like the fun it is.

Big shoes to fill.

Stephen Fry.

Neil Degrasse Tyson.

David Muir, Anderson Cooper, Clint Watts, Chris Cuomo.

Robin Quivers

Tommi DiDario, aka Mrs. Gio Benitez. He’s thirsty for fame.

Is Phil Donahue too old?

Its going to be George Stephanopoulos.

Neil Degrasse Tyson. would have to give a lecture after every question. No.

Phil Donahue Would be perfect if he was younger.

R164 Anderson Cooper did a great job as host of CNN's Jeopardy. I miss that show: The CNN hosts would compete; Jake Tapper and John Berman were great contestants and Anderson was an excellent host. John Berman even won on the 'real' Jeopardy!

[quote] Phil Donahue Would be perfect if he was younger.

One of the reasons for Trebek's mass appeal was that he was removed from politics. That cannot be said for Donahue, at whatever age. Same for Stephanopoulos.

Trans gay POC.

Charles Kushner just offered $2.5M to Sony Pictures to accept his son Jared as the new host.

Jeff Probst did a great job as host on music Jeopardy prior to Survivor. I loved that show. I think it was on VH-1 but am too lazy to look up clips.

Anderson Cooper should do the Mole again. I loved that show.

Craig Ferguson

Rick Moranis

Trumper John O'Hurley

With all the foreign names and phrases popping up in questions, the moderator needs to have a grasp on language. Something, unfortunately, most American's do not have.

Yes, R199! But no to Celebrity Mole.

Jussie Smollett

Hey Y'all! I'm available (until its time to run for governor of Arkansas). I'll even wear my smoky eye.

Everyone's favorite gay black man DAN PURDY

Somebody Canadian.

Anderson Cooper

Why don't they just do a hologram Alex Trebek like they did with Tupac?

Pam Anderson

Nobody wants to see Anderson Cooper! He’s already boring as hell and overexposed.

Laura Linney

Agree, Anderson is overexposed.

I like the idea of Ann Curry, Aisha Tyler or LeVar Burton. Intelligent but warm and well spoken.

Thomas Roberts.

Craig Melvin would really be great.

I'll bet they're considering Carson Daly.

R217 Oh god no! I can’t stand him!

Oprah

Arthur "Scud Stud" Kent

It's almost certainly going to be Ken Jennings. He's hosted game shows before. Plus, as has been pointed out, he's been groomed for this since September when they hired him for the show as a "consulting producer" and "contestant recruiter." The writing is on the wall.

Kathie Lee Gifford, the greatest talent America ever produced

R216, His voice is awful!

Whoever they select, Jeopardy! viewership will decline without Alex.

[quote]the moderator needs to have a grasp on language. Something, unfortunately, most American's do not have.

Oh, the irony.

R220, Alas, the nickname no longer suits.

Honey Boo Boo's mom.

R226, Oh, dear!

What is that hair color, Jayne Meadows Red?

Craig Kilborn

Trump will be looking for work soon.

Today's categories:

Yo, Semites

Adventures in Thigh-Land

World War 2 Trivia

Kansas City, Here We Come

How Elections Work

Greg Kinnear.

R163 Are you serious ? That fucking nerd !!! LOL.

R221, Andy Saunders, who runs the blog The Jeopardy! Fan, says that Anderson Cooper has long been seen as the front-runner to replace Alex Trebek.

I agree it needs to be somebody older. Somebody who gives you that Librarian/Historian, yet cheerful vibe as mentioned.

What's Linda Ellerbee doing these days? I'd reluctantly agree to watch Cooper on Jeopardy! Does he want to move to LA full-time for taping? But this show is about to go the way of Millionaire with hosts changing in and out hoping to get it right. Seems sad when you really think about it.

Drew Carey is a comedian who did perfectly well taking over from Bob Barker and the two are COMPLETELY different vibes.

[quote]Does he want to move to LA full-time for taping?

It wouldn't necessarily require a fulltime move. They probably do five shows in one day. Isn't Ryan Seacrest still commuting back and forth?

Jane Lynch

Ken Jennings does not have a face for TV. He needs to have some work done if it is to be him.

Wait, what about Wentworth Miller. I would watch him host a show.

Ryan Seacrest and Anderson Cooper are way overrated and overexposed.

Opinions vary r223. Some find it many and sexy as hell.

Am I the only person who thinks that Alex Trebek was a smug, arrogant, prissy old woman ?

I would watch Chris Cuomo devotedly if he hosted.

Kate McKinnon

Definitely not Fredo Cuomo. He’s a jackass.

Will Ferrell AS Alex Trebek

Joe Piscopo.

Bill Hader

It WILL be a black woman. Otherwise, the producers are racist.

What about Mark Harmon ? Or maybe Ben Mulroney? I like the idea of Bob Costas too. What about Harvey Levin ?

Dr Sanjay Gupta

Kal Penn

John Kasich

Robert Reish

Donna Shalala

Julian Castro

Kerry Washington.

Crispin Glover.

Jon Meacham

Kayleigh McEnany

Andy Cohen

He could do it.

[quote]What's Linda Ellerbee doing these days?

R235 She underwent a double mastectomy about five years ago and talks to groups about 'how women need to fight the disease, demand better medical treatment, and maintain a healthy sense of humor."

She'd be great!

Ellen

I'll post a poll tomorrow after I 'tabulate' the answers.

Oooh, I feel like Steve Kornacki!

[R253] A very interesting choice. But Jeopardy needs boring.

Karen Lynn Gorney, ready for her comeback...

Michael Strahan

Remember that ill-fated attempt to reboot "The Gong Show" with Mike Myers in disguise as the host?

Donny Deutsch

LeVar Burton hosting Jeopardy is starting to trend on Twitter.

It better be a trans woman of color, or our lawyers will be making things "difficult."

There are some good names here. R257, Ellerbee is my forward choice. I hope Harvey Levin never gets considered.

Melissa Harris-Perry (remember me?)

Aww.

Ooh, whoever above said Craig Melvin -- YES! to that hot daddy.

And I love Ann Curry. She would warm it up in my opinion, and not be such a prissy old woman, as someone above correctly described Trebek.

Ooh, whoever above said Craig Melvin -- YES! to that hot daddy.

And I love Ann Curry. She would warm it up in my opinion, and not be such a prissy old woman, as someone above correctly described Trebek.

[quote]It's almost certainly going to be Ken Jennings. He's hosted game shows before.

And sucked the life out of it. Jennings would be a huge mistake unless they want to move Jeopardy to the Game Show Network.

Ryan Secrest. Merv was his mentor. He earned it.

Miss Ryan Seacreat

Paul Reiser

Alec Baldwin

Too bad the MAGA hatemongers had to invade this thread at r266

R275 Wow, that's a leap! Any possibility that R266 is just stating his opinion, no MAGA intended?

that should be the new "no homo"

"That [average white guy] is so hawt! No MAGA!"

Baratunde Thurston - always the smartest (and most engaging) person in the room.

How about Dan Harris, GMA weekend anchor. I thought he was very good on that '500 Questions' show.

I second Craig Ferguson. He would bring the proper amount of wit and humility. Plus, the accent would sound intelligent, while his self deprecating style would even that out.

For fun: David letterman.

[quote]Ryan Secrest. Merv was his mentor. He earned it.

Oh, fuck off!

Did Merv the perv ever hook up with Seacrest?

R282, probably. I seriously doubt Merv was "helping" him out of the kindness of his own heart

^^^ Everybody knows "You don't get on Merv Griffin, unless you get on Merv Griffin."

R284, Don't I know it.

Would Steve Harvey be the consensus candidate?

Again, Al Franken. He'd be great.

Bob Goen

Manila Luzon

Mary Hart

[quote]Would Steve Harvey be the consensus candidate?

I think the consensus would be that he'd be a terrible choice. Wrong personality for this show. He'd get in the way of the game by constantly trying to draw attention to himself. The game has to move quickly.

Gilbert Gottfried would be an unexpected choice, but I think he would be wonderful.

I loathe Steve Harvey. LOATHE.

I don't care for Steve Harvey either, but he's a genius. His IQ is upwards of 170.

Enough with Steve Harvey. He couldn't be more wrong for this show.

^He's easy on the eyes, you have to admit that...

R295, He'd be mugging into the camera after each incorrect response, milking a laugh.

R296, On which planet is Steve Harvey considered even minimally attractive?

[quote]Gilbert Gottfried would be an unexpected choice, but I think he would be wonderful.

Gilbert Gottfried has never been wonderful at anything.

R299, His podcasts are very good. Check them out.

No Whoopi Goldberg.

Gov. Cuomo told Katy Tur the American people are suspicious of the vaccine because donald was "so overtly political in manipulating health officials..." Pow! He's really tearing Orange It a new one.

....

Oops. Wrong thread.

Ryan looks so sweet with his "daddy"

That picture of Gaycrest and Merv the Perv leaves no doubt.

Merv's son is gorgeous. What's the deal with him?

R307, Tony Griffin is married with children. Since Merv's death, Tony has repeatedly denied reports that Merv was gay, even though there is much evidence to support that he was.

Merv was as straight as Seacrest.

The way Merv spoke gave him away as gay. I remember thinking he was gay when I was young.

Thank you, Merv, for giving us Tony. He looks delicious!

Tony Griffin and Merv's stuff . . .

What's Jello Biafra up to these days?

I'd be happy with Lavar Burton......but my "out of the box" suggestion is Charles Shaughnessy. Former Celebrity Champ. He loves & understands the game. A friendly, familiar face to boomer/gen-x/millennial t.v viewers. Comes off as smart/knowledgeable. without sounding TOO knowledgeable. He can do a French accent. Looks fantastic in a suit.

R314's Charles Shaughnessy. Apparently there's also a Charles Shaughnessy who is the British 5th Baron Shaughnessy who is an actor and was on Days of Our Lives years ago.

that's the same Charles Shaughnessy, you big-haired schmegegge....

Well, he's cute, anyway. They both are.

Ken Jennings has been named first temp replacement.

I hope it will be temp.

I propose Jaclyn Smith.

Megyn Kelly

R318, noooooooooooo!

If they put that fucking James Holzhauer in, even as a temp, I'm done. I can't stand that arrogant, smarmy, DJ Conner-looking asshole.

The fact that they called him “temp” is encouraging. Maybe they feel some strange obligation because he keeps trying to insert himself.

I Doubt he will get a warm reception from the audience. Look for a lot of references back to Trebeck as that is the only thing he has going for him.

Jennings is too Morman-ish. We want someone pretty. We want someone with charisma, who can say “you picked the wrong one;” like they believed you weren’t just guessing. Also need to know at least French, Spanish and have mad pronunciation skills. Trevor Noah?

Pauly from Jersey Shore. Consolation prizes can be spray tans and hair grease.

R323 , like I said in an earlier post he's a fucking nerd.

I fear the producers are going to ruin Jeopardy!.

They've had a year to prepare for Alex Trebek's replacement and now they're auditioning comedians like Dane Cook?

That is an insult to Alex's memory and longtime Jeopardy! fans.

This is Jeopardy!, not Let's Make a Deal.

They’ll get a Brit to do it because Brits are cheaper & Americans automatically think a British accent = smart .

I can tolerate Jennings in small doses. If he becomes the permanent host Jeopardy there is no way I would still watch it.

BD Wong

Darryl Hammond

Taika Waititi

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Tina Fey (if she keeps it serious)

Jensen Ackles

Who watches Jeopardy anymore?

But let the black guy do it. They need to shake it up dog.

Ken Jennings received a Grammy nomination today for Best Spoken Word Recording.

People still watch Jeopardy

NO to Ken Jennings. Ugh!

Sure Ken Jennings has the pedigree, but Anderson Cooper makes the most sense to me.

I would have nominated Anderson Cooper too, before his friendship with scumbag Andy Cohen became common knowledge.

Scott Evans from "Access Hollywood." And he should host shirtless.

People will hate me for saying this, but I think Rosie O’Donnell would be good.

R339, With her history of leaving jobs abruptly?

Sean Hannity

[quote] Scott Evans from "Access Hollywood."

God no. He is as dumb as a box of rocks — with apologies to the rocks. Viewers would lose brain cells watching him. It would be like having Darrell Hammond’s SNL Sean Connery take over for Will Ferrell’s Trebek.

[quote]Sean Hannity

By all means, get someone who's as dumb as a bag of hair to host "Jeopardy."

Donald Trump

Please.

Anyone with any sense can honestly say, "I cannot imagine Jeopardy without Art Fleming."

Because Trebek always was a pissy pretender who didn't know shit without an answer card.

And I'm told he smelled like cancer.

R345, I was on Jeopardy about 10 years ago and you are wrong. Alex is a good man.

I liked Alex, but I would always cringe when he tried to do "funny" accents. A comedian he wasn't.

Stephen Fry? Hell no. He was unbearably smug on QI and used to pretend the answers weren't whispered to him through an ear piece.

Jeopardy! has as many viewers as a hit primetime show, EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK. It's a huge money maker and it never jumps the shark, so ABC/Disney is not going to let it get screwed up. That's why Ken Jennings is temp, they're going to see how it goes.

I was a one-day champ. Alex was very charming, very good-looking in person, but a little full of himself. I do believe he's replaceable. I like Jennings because he knows the material, but could also see an upbeat entertainer like Shaughnessy (the hair itself is a '10') or Tina Fey.

Shaughnessy is an Eton and Cambridge grad, according to Wikipedia. I'm liking him & his hair more and more . . .